Braking - Yamaha TMAX XP500 Owner's Manual

Braking

1. Close the throttle completely.
2. Apply both front and rear brakes
simultaneously while gradually in-
creasing the pressure.
Front
OPERATION AND IMPORTANT RIDING POINTS
EAU16792 Rear
WARNING
G
Avoid braking hard or suddenly
(especially when leaning over to
one side), otherwise the scooter
may skid or overturn.
G
Railroad crossings, streetcar
rails, iron plates on road con-
struction sites, and manhole
covers become extremely slip-
pery when wet. Therefore, slow
down when approaching such
areas and cross them with cau-
tion.
G
Keep in mind that braking on a
wet road is much more difficult.
G
Ride slowly down a hill, as brak-
ing downhill can be very diffi-
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